Florida Keys Wilderness
Florida Keys Wilderness is a 6,197-acre wilderness area in Monroe County, Florida. It rises from about -2 to 5 ft. The nearest town is Big Pine Key, 3.3 miles away in a straight line.
Florida Keys Wilderness map
Florida Keys Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Big Pine Key, FL is the nearest town, 3.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Florida Keys Wilderness is about 5 ft, and its lowest about -2 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Florida Keys Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish and Wildlife Service | 6,197 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Florida Keys NWR Complex General Email, 305-872-2239 |
Getting to Florida Keys Wilderness
- Big Pine Key, FL is the nearest town, 3.3 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Public lands next to Florida Keys Wilderness
- National wildlife refugeKey West National Wildlife Refuge lies inside Florida Keys Wilderness.
- National wildlife refugeFlorida Keys Wilderness borders Great White Heron National Wildlife Refuge.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Florida
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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